One state representative complained that the Republican-dominated Legislature jammed legislation through early Friday morning, at the end of an exhausting 20-hour session.

"It's not a good way to conduct legislative business," state Rep. Brandon Dillon, D-Grand Rapids, told WOOD-TV. "It was a pretty aggressive effort by Republicans in Michigan to put through legislation with very little debate ... ultimately people are going to question the value of the legislation."

Even though many bills were passed in what seemed like last-minute action, the issues had been debated for months, said Ari Adler, spokesman for Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger.

To take effect, the bills still must be approved by Gov. Rick Snyder, who's expected to sign most if not all of them.

More bills than you see here got lame-duck approval. We'll follow up with more stories, but for now, our intrepid reporters are catching some shut-eye.

• Lawmakers failed to broaden the Education Achievement Authority - a statewide school district that would absorb the lowest-performing schools - beyond 15 Detroit schools. It's expected lawmakers will try again in 2013.

• Another controversial bill, called the “Religious Liberty and Conscience Protection Act,” was expected to pass but didn't. It would have allowed health care providers and employers to refuse to provide certain medical procedures, such as sterilization, birth control or certain treatment in end-of-life situations, on religious grounds or as a matter of conscience.

What passed on the final day

• A proposal that would eliminate an equipment tax paid by manufacturers and some other businesses won final approval. GOP lawmakers and Snyder have said eliminating the so-called personal property tax, or PPT, was crucial in improving the state's business climate. The hitch? How to replace lost revenue, which supports crucial services provided by schools and municipalities. The final bill does not guarantee they'll get 100 percent replacement of all revenue.

• It'll be tougher to recall politicians under a new bill that some Democrats say is a defense against voters angry with GOP legislators who favored right to work legislation earlier this week. Among other changes, it would shorten the time to collect petition signatures for a recall election. Supporters say it would cut down on frivolous recall elections.

• Abortion clinics will face more regulations under a broad package of bills. It would specify how fetal remains are handled and require some clinics to become outpatient surgical facilities. It also sets guidelines to ensure women are not being coerced into the procedure. (See below for another change affecting health insurance coverage for abortions).

• Michigan's medical marijuana law, passed by voters in 2008, will get some changes, restricting how people can qualify for registry cards and who can act as caretakers providing the drug. It also extends the card’s expiration and attempts to address a backlog of card applications.

• "Gun-free zones" won't be so gun-free under legislation that would allow concealed weapons at schools, churches, arenas, hospitals and other specified locations. The bill would let licensed concealed pistol holders with additional training to carry guns in such zones, but those facilities also could post signs prohibiting weapons. And there are more changes in store.

• A wolf hunt is a possibility in Michigan's Upper Peninsula now that the Legislature has opened the door for the Natural Resource Commission to allow one. Wolves, once endangered, are now prevalent - and killing livestock. The bill designates the gray wolf as a game animal.

• The Legislature's passage of Kelsey’s Law - one that MLive wrote about extensively - will make it a civil infraction for anyone driving on a level 1 or 2 probationary license to use a cellphone. The law is named after a Sault Ste. Marie teenager who died in a cellphone-related crash. Her mom, Bonnie Raffaele, spoke eloquently at many legislative sessions.

• Voters rejected Public Act 4 in November - the emergency manager law supported by Snyder but many felt was an overreach. Under that law, managers of financially distressed school districts and cities could negate collective bargaining agreements and the authority of local boards and commissions. That didn't stop the Legislature from coming back with a new EM law on Thursday, providing locals more choices on how to emerge from their crises, including Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

• You'll still need to get a criminal background check to qualify for a gun permit, no matter how you buy one in Michigan. A bill had originally eliminated such checks for person-to-person sales. It now retains that requirement. It's not all bad news for the National Rifle Association, however: The legislation expands the timeframe to get a gun from 10 to 30 days after such a check.

And in earlier lame-duck action...

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will be allowed to change its corporate structure to a non-profit mutual insurer, in response to changes coming under "Obamacare." A last-minute amendment would require women to buy a rider if they want coverage for elective abortions. That affects more than 80 percent of plans in Michigan that currently include elective abortion coverage, Planned Parenthood says.

• Standard state license plates will start boasting the popular Pure Michigan theme, under legislation passed earlier this week. It's all about spreading the brand, says George Zimmermann, Travel Michigan vice president.

Detroit gets some love

• The Ilitch family - owner of the Detroit Red Wings - got their wish granted by the Legislature. It cleared the way for Downtown Development Authority funding for a proposed $650 million entertainment district and new Detroit Red Wings hockey arena in Detroit.

• Legislators also created a Detroit Lighting Authority to bring lighting back to many neighborhoods, and established a regional transit authority.

Snyder praised the legislature for its work over the past couple weeks: “I appreciate the hard work and partnership of House and Senate members this year. Many significant reforms were enacted that will provide for a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for all residents and will be instrumental in continuing Michigan’s comeback and creating more and better jobs." You can read his full statement here.

The 2011-2012 legislative session isn't quite over. There will be a ceremonial adjournment session in Dec. 27, but unless something unexpected happens, there won't be voting.